The September issue will be the last for Horse News

With a heavy heart, I must inform you this is the last issue of Horse News.For nearly two decades I have been privileged to combine my love of horses with writing and photography while make a living at it. While I love working with live horses, physical limitations preclude me from working full-time with them.

Over the years, I've seen many great stories come across my desktop. The advantage to writing about horses, is there is no limit to the number of disciplines you can enjoy. I enjoy them all!

I've also met many incredible people who share my love of the horse and everything about them. There are the children enrolled in therapeutic riding who could make your heart melt with their enthusiasm. I've also met Olympic medal winners. I started reporting on some of the top professionals of today when they were just starting out as young riders. It was fun watching them grow and develop. There were happy stories, sad stories and everything in between.

I have also enjoyed all the fantastic photos and artwork entered into our contests over the years. Sadly, we will have to cancel the art contest since this is our last issue.While I will no longer be with Horse News, I will be joining my freelancers in a new venture to fill the void left by its departure.

- Lillian Shupe, Editor

Thank you for your support

It's been a great ride! I want to thank my many clients for advertising in Horse News. Many of you have become friends and it means the world to me. I have enjoyed working with you and I hope our paths cross again. As for me, I will devote myself to riding my lovely Thoroughbred Jumper, Connor, and my new multi-discipline Andalusian, Milan, full-time and see what the future holds. It truly has been my pleasure! Happy Trails.